Overview
Converse University in Spartanburg, South Carolina has competed in varsity esports since 2021, with affiliations including NACE · NECC · Peach Belt. Its teams currently compete in League of Legends, VALORANT, Overwatch 2 and Rainbow Six Siege. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (govalkyries.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $23,283 per year, an acceptance rate of 68% and a graduation rate of 62% across 1,173 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Converse
Esports was a scholarship sport through 2025-26; a student petition says scholarships end after 2025-26
Converse doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2021
- Conference / league
- NACE · NECC · Peach Belt
- Facility
- Converse Esports arena (Drayton Mills Marketplace)
- Titles fielded
- 4
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $25,240 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $23,283 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 40% |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12:1 |
Who studies at Converse
1,173 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 43%
- Hispanic/Latino 11%
- Black 12%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 9%
- Other / unknown 20%
- Women
- 73%
- First-generation
- 32%
- Pell recipients
- 40%
Frequently asked questions
Does Converse offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (govalkyries.com, 2025-26); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Converse esports compete in?
Converse fields varsity teams in League of Legends, VALORANT, Overwatch 2 and Rainbow Six Siege, according to the program's published information.
How much does Converse cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $23,283. Published tuition is $25,240 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Converse?
Converse admits 68% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
When did Converse start varsity esports?
Converse's varsity esports program began in 2021.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: govalkyries.com (2025-26)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Program may end after 2025-26: an Oct 2025 student petition says esports is being cut as a scholarship sport; no official statement found. Varsity program likely discontinued after 2025-26. A Change.org 'Save Converse Esports' petition (Oct 15, 2025) says the university will remove esports as a scholarship sport and cut its funding after 2025-26. No official statement was found. The athletics site shows only the 2025-26 roster (head coach Jorge Sanchez) and no 2026-27 roster. The Jan 2026 athletics recap covers LoL, Valorant, Overwatch and iRacing. R6 won a national title per earlier coverage. Verify before excluding for good.
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